I became an estate agent becauseI didn't want a nine till five job - little did I know that I would get an eight till eight job six days a week!
The biggest threat to our industry isourselves, we should have a basic standard of competence by examination, circus trapeze artist today, estate agent tomorrow, it shouldn't be allowed!
My proudest moment in estate agency wasthe first time I sold a house at 30% more than the owner thought it was worth, he gave me a case of champagne, a real gentleman.
My biggest mistake in estate agency isarrogance, thinking I knew it all when I didn't, I still don't, 42 years later.
The most stressful part of my job issolicitors, or I should say conveyancers, the majority have two speeds, slow and stop and I know some who are just bone idle and don't give a toss.
If I could change one thing about estate agency it would be.legislation to penalise people who say one thing then do anotherI'll keep on dreaming!
My one piece of advice for young agents isdon't do it unless you really like people and all their little foibles, never say you are passionate about property, that is rubbish, all houses have four walls and a roof, they are basically the same, no two people are the same, they are the really interesting bit. Also, remember why God gave you two ears and one mouth. Sorry, that's two things!
The best thing about being an estate agent isno two days are ever the same, it's the most interesting career for those who like variety.
*Richard Greener is Director of Richard Greener Estate Agents
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